THE NEWTON

COUNTY SCHOOL
SYSTEM

B EN EF I T S :
Studentcentered
Engaging
learning experience
Allows
teachers to
record lessons that
can be
shared and
viewed multiple times
Combines
direct and
online learning
Gives students access
to content if
they missed
class or need
remediation

N.C.T.S. Technology Times

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Screencasts
A digital recording of
a computer screen
that includes audio. It
can be used for several purposes in the
classroom.
iserotope.com

We need technology in every classroom and in every student

and teachers hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time,
and it is the lens through which we experience much of our
world. David Warlick

Jing
A free resource that
allows you to capture
an image of the computer screen, record
what you do, and
share with others.
http://www.techsmith.com/jing/

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What does the research say about Screencasts ?

According to the article, Screencasting to Engage Learning written by Micheal Ruffini
Screencasts can provide learners a student-centered
and engaging learning experience in both distance and
traditional learning settings.

To align screencasts with lesson objectives, goals, assessment practices, and standards, instructors can create
their own screencasts rather than searching through the
thousands of educational screencast videos on the web.

Good educational screencasts depend not only on thorough planning but also on thoughtful and careful editing
to re-sequence lesson elements, eliminate awkward and
unnecessary portions, and craft a focused, easy-to-follow
presentation that uses students' time efficiently.

Ruffini,M. (2012). Screencasting to Engage Learning. http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/screencastingengage-learning

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What does the research say about Screencasts ?

Screencasting has been used as a teaching tool in a
variety of fields, with mostly positive results reported, specifically in relation to providing students
with information and creating additional avenues of
access to teaching and materials. In the field of
chemical engineering, screencasting has served as an
effective supplement to class time and textbooks
(Falconer, deGrazia, Medlin, and Holmberg 2009). A
study of student perceptions and test scores in an
embryology course that used screencasting to present lectures demonstrated enhanced learning and a
positive effect on student outcomes (Evans 2011).
Asynchronous access to learning materialsboth to
make up for missed classes as well as to review materials covered in classis another benefit of screencasting in the classroom (Vondracek 2011, Yee and
Hargis 2010).

13 Steps for creating a Screencast using Jing

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